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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1981
Page
3
James Robert Wellington celebrates his first birthday today. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wellington of 3305 Mulberry. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Wellington of 424 Elm and Mr and Mrs James L Blevans of Broomfield Colorado.
Celebrating Stacey Dawn Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Allen, the Ottawa community notes a sixth reunion for the class of 1975. The group has opened a reunion savings account at First National Bank and asks for donations, with address updates to Jim Allen and contact suggestions to Mickey Allen.
Winners from Monday evening include Julia Brooks and Virginia Seaver as first place, followed by Dot Miller with Mary Hill in second, Mary and Ike McMahon in third, and Marilyn Grace with Wanda Kirkland in fourth. The Hoover reunion hosts a 1 p.m. potluck at Forest Park for Haul Hoover descendants and friends.
A reader laments unruly children in public spaces and urges parents to discipline. Ann Landers advises clear boundaries, telling parents truthfully what bothers them and excluding such children from social events if behavior does not improve. The exchange highlights a push for managed rules to protect others’ enjoyment in restaurants and homes.
Museum hosts Mr and Mrs Max Hetrick and Mr and Mrs Nick Hudelson with Lois Kenberry from 1 to 5 p.m. Mildred Higdon of Pomona displays crafts. Homemade cinnamon rolls sold in the General Store. Madeline and John Fisher host at Centennial Cabin in City Park.
Readers share eight week Beauty Improvement Plan results and weight loss success. A February start led to an 11 week change from 175 to 139 pounds with improved measurements. The writer credits a small BSP Kit and mental discipline for a positive, enjoyable routine.
Nearly 30 people met Tuesday at the Municipal Auditorium to form a community theatre in Ottawa. Officers elected include Marsha McQuilliam, Davis Bennett, Paula Nauman, and Esther Ruth Bemmels. Early 1982 is eyed for the first production with the rest of the year spent building support and planning operations. The group will contact the Municipal Auditorium Board and the Ottawa Recreation Commission for assistance and catalog local talent for future productions.
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